McCormick 24

Join us for the return of the Ghost of Tacoma on Saturday and the Tacoma City Marathon on Sunday with Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, 10K and Kids 1K options also available.

Run 3 races in 2 days! Kick off Saturday morning with the 5K or 10K (8:00 am start) and afterwards, run the Ghost of Tacoma Marathon or Half Marathon (9:00 am start). Kids 1K race will be on Saturday at 9:30 am. Then complete the weekend with the Tacoma City Marathon or Half Marathon on Sunday. PLUS receive a $40 Discount on the Ghost of Tacoma if you register for the Sunday Marathon or Sunday Half Marathon. Discount will be automatically applied to your cart when you add both races (must be the same registrant for both races).

Sunday’s Marathon and Half Marathon are point-to-point courses running across the iconic Narrows Bridge and finishing at Tacoma’s beautiful Dune Peninsula Park, the Northwest’s premier waterfront neighborhood. This picturesque entertainment and recreation hub is situated along Commencement Bay with panoramic views of the Puget Sound, the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges.

Runners will enjoy a scenic, USATF-Certified and Boston Qualifying course that passes through Point Defiance Park, with over 700 acres of beautiful gardens and old growth forests. After exiting Pt. Defiance, the Marathon and Half Marathon runners will cross over the Wilson Way Bridge with a sweet half mile downhill to the Puget Sound and Dune Peninsula Park where the Half Marathon will finish. The Marathon will continue down the flat and fast waterfront with views of Mt. Rainier and the Puget Sound. The Marathon turnaround is along the Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade and the beautiful Museum of Glass.

Join us for the Guardian Angel Color Run on Saturday, May 16th!

Celebrating 11 years, our Guardian Angel Scholarship Program offers a unique opportunity to serve our St. Nicholas community and invest in our students’ futures by creating Saints and Scholars. The program provides tuition assistance to local families who wish to make Catholic education a priority in their lives.

The run is open to the public as well as St. Nicholas students, families and parents. Join us for a family friendly 5k run/walk along the Cushman Trail featuring color stations along the course and a color blast at our start line. Each participant will receive a t-shirt designed by a St. Nicholas student, a color packet and lots of fun!

Once you've finished the race stick around for music, cupcakes and light refreshments!

Mostly flat 5K Trail run/walk held at South Kitsap Regional Park.

The 24th running of the HotFoot 5K will be on Saturday June 20th, 2026.

Separate running of the 1 mile start is earlier at 0835. 5K start time is 0900. Awards are presented approximately 1010.

Registrations: Preregistration $25 for the 5K, $15 for the 1 mile, $35 Day of Race (DoR) Cash or Check Only

T-shirts available (separate cost) while supplies last; $25 pre, $30 DoR

Presented by South Kitsap Fire Rescue Volunteer Association

Proceeds benefit Community Scholarship and public 4th of July fireworks show.

COVID-19 requirements may apply: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19%20Racing%20Guidance.pdf

Be prepared for COVID-9 updates

For more information, visit

Hotfoot 5K Website

STOMP OUT THE STIGMA is all about raising awareness of mental wellness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness. Join us in the fastest, flat 5k route in the area or a nice 1 mile race around Waughop Lake. Parking will be easy at the Pierce College Fort Steilacoom campus with a short walk down a trail to Fort Steilacoom Park. The 5k race starts by the lake where you will fly through a flat course at Fort Steilacoom Park and finish back at the entrance of the lake. The 1mile race starts at the entrance of Waughop Lake and takes you on a scenic lap around the lake. Both routes are mostly paved with a short area that is dirt/gravel. This 5k race is chip timed. The entry includes a race shirt if you register by 7/21. Finishing medals will be given to the first 200 finishers. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this great event!

Sorry… no strollers or dogs at the event because of the insurance restrictions.